Research and Sponsored Programs
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Awards
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR RSCA FUNDING!
The 2025-26 Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity (RSCA) award cycle is now open! Apply via InfoReady for these funding programs, which are offered by both the Office of the Chancellor and Fresno State’s Provost’s Office.
The Chancellor's Office Transdisciplinary Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities Awards provide five $25,000 awards for interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative activities. Projects should directly address the Evaluation Rubric criteria, though proposals with exceptional merit that do not meet every criterion may still be considered.
The Provost-RSCA Awards provide multiple award options, including:
Impact Grants: 10-12 awards of up to $15,000 each
WTU/Stipend Grants: 40-50 awards offering either 3 WTUs of assigned time (academic year, full backfill
valued at $7,465, with justification) OR a $5,000 summer stipend
Micro-Grants: 20 small awards of up to $2,500 each
Faculty are encouraged to use the activities and results from these awards to pursue external funding and broaden the scope of their research, scholarship and creative activities. Applications close at 5 p.m. on March 14. Contact your department for more information.
Deadlines:
| Description | Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| Competitions Go Live | February 25, 2025 |
| Competitions Close | March 14, 2025 – 5 PM March 17 NOON (12pm) |
| Proposal Review by College (multiple review stages) | March 17 – April 2, 2025 |
| Proposal Review by Research Awards Committee | April 2 - 14, 2025 |
| Award Announcements | April 16, 2025 |
| Fund Usage / Period of Performance | July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 |
Important documents and guides:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is an "Intent to Apply Form" required?
No. Since these are internal funding programs, no Intent to Apply form is required.
Am I required to work with a Contracts & Grants Officer on my submission?
No, for this internal competition, you are not required to work with them.
Where do I submit my application?
All applications will be submitted via InfoReady.
Where can I find grant guidelines?
Grant guidelines can be found on the InfoReady website for each specific competition
underneath the "Apply" button on the right navigation bar.
Are there resources I can use to help with my submission?
Yes. Resources to help guide the writing process can be found on the InfoReady website
for each specific competition underneath the "Apply" button on the right navigation
bar.
Are late applications accepted?
No late applications will be accepted so please be sure to apply early!
How are submissions routed for review?
Submissions are routed through applicant-driven routing. Faculty members must enter
the correct email addresses in their applications, and InfoReady will automatically
route the submissions.
Do colleges set their own review timelines?
No, the timelines are predetermined. Review schedules for each competition are available
in their respective guidelines.
What is applicant-driven routing?
Infoready automatically routes applications based on emails gathered within the application.
If you do not provide the correct emails as prompted, the applications will not be
routed correctly. Be sure to use @csufresno.edu, and be mindful of spelling errors.
How do I find my college-level committee chair's email for the PRSCA application?
Research and Sponsored Programs do not have access to this information. You must consult
with your Dean's office to see who is serving as the chair.
I am a reviewer and received a request to review an application. When I log in, I
do not see it under "reviews".
Please contact Sarah Chaffins for support. schaffins@mail.fresnostate.edu
For more information, please contact Sarah Chaffins | ext.8-0856 | schaffins@mail.fresnostate.edu